UPS cites Kansas City Southern stellar performance

Atlanta-based United Parcel Service, Inc. has recognized Kansas City Southern Railway Co. with an award for providing consistent, reliable service and achieving a perfect peak season for 2008. In the fourth quarter, KCSR ran trains for UPS without a service failure.

"Service performance of this caliber is only possible with the cooperation and commitment of the entire KCSR team," said Scott Arvidson, KCSR executive vice president and chief operating officer, in a statement. "This peak-season performance demonstrates KCSR's ability to provide consistent and reliable service across its network. On behalf of the entire KCSR team, I'd like to thank UPS for their business and this recognition."